“The 2015 UN Climate Change Conference kicks off today in Europe. And for the world leaders in attendance, including Malcolm Turnbull, there is a lot at stake. They are hoping to establish a binding global agreement on emissions reduction. And all over Paris – from the conference site to the city centre – artists are getting involved. Australian artist Janet Laurence is there with an installation called Deep Breathing (Resuscitation for the Reef), which examines the impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. The exhibition is part of the ‘Artists 4 Paris Climate 2015’ initiative and is currently on show at the Musuem d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris.”

The much anticipated guide to Australia and New Zealand’s private collections is finally here. “The personalities and motivations of the collectors, together with carefully chosen properties, some with purpose-built structures, make these places unique oases for lovers of art.” Skadi Heckmueller

The book is an exclusive insight into impressive collections of art to be discovered by the reader. Although a few of the private collections described are well known institutions in their respective countries, the majority are practically unknown outside their region. To make visiting them easier and more fun, this practical guidebook includes many additional tips. The guide will help you discover these art gems, on both sides of the Tasman Sea.

Marion Borgelt in conversation with Maisey Stapelton on East side 89.7 Fm radio, talking about her work and her current exhibition , ‘A Delicate Balance’, currently on show at the gallery until Saturday 26th of September.

The SCAD Museum of Art presents “Irons for the Ages, Flowers for the Day,” a large-scale installation by Beijing-based sculptor Li Hongbo. Hongbo primarily uses handmade paper to create visually compelling and malleable sculptures that challenge the viewer’s perceptions of metamorphosis in sculpture.

Their exhibition proposal ‘Outsiders, Imposters and Aliens’ was selected by a panel of judges including Gallery Director Dominik Mersch and guest judge Glenn Barkley, independent curator and artistic director of Art Month 2015.

“We are completely thrilled to have been selected as the winners of the inaugural Dominik Mersch Gallery Curator Award.” Said Bev and Louise, “We are also delighted and surprised given the calibre of some of the proposals and contenders that we had heard about on the commercial gallery grapevine.” Both Bev and Louise are studying the Masters of Art Administration at UNSW Art and Design, Sydney.

“The proposal responded directly to the competition brief, as well as displaying creativity, insight and curiosity. The gallery is looking forward to working with and supporting these two promising curators”, said Dominik Mersch.

‘Outsiders, Imposters and Aliens’ opens on 1st of October and will also present an exciting curated public program.

Congratulations to Lucas Davidson for being selected as a finalist for the 2015 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship. The NSW Visual Arts Fellowship is Artspace’s key exhibition for profiling the dynamism and breadth of emerging contemporary artistic practice in NSW.